Case of Fatal Hepatitis Related to HEV-3 Infection in Central Italy:

By:
Monica Borghi, Alessandro Graziani, Daniele Marini, Elisabetta Madonna, Umbertina Villano, Elisabetta Suffredini, Teresa Vicenza, Elida Mataj, Roberto Bruni, Anna Rita Ciccaglione, Barbara Camilloni, Silvia Bozza
Date:
2024
Resource type:
Blogs/news/opinion
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This case report documents a fatal hepatitis E virus (HEV-3) infection in a 67-year-old patient with chronic liver disease in Central Italy. It emphasizes the zoonotic transmission of HEV-3 and underscores the need for enhanced surveillance and awareness.
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